What's Happening?!

Decision made at start of this month to close my website shop and concentrate solely on Etsy; after all, ALL sales made in 2014 were made via Etsy!   Why fight it?  My url will lead directly to the etsy site: www.yes2years.com

I also had a successful booth event this year, which slimmed down my inventory quite a bit.  I do have quite a few of embellished corsets remaining which will  photograph and list, but as for steampunk focused items, Yes2Years has decided to evolve the look.  Watch for upcoming inventory additions!

Currently I am developing for StoryBook Productions a group of character Princess adult and children costumes. We will be ready in 2015 to start taking bookings for character visits and theme parties, and then working on a summer charity event.  Watch for photos and more information to be posted here.  You can visit the website (in development) at www.StoryBookProductions.net

As 2014 closes, we look forward to a NEW year and anxiously anticipate new changes.  Here is wishing you all a great new year!  Thank you for your support!

Cindy at smaller booth set-up, Madrid Steampunk Spectacular

MONTHLY update... should be WEEKLY!

sorry readers... MUST put myself on a schedule to regularly post!  How time flies!

In my world.. i have completed most of the Princess dresses, and have now moved on to complete some men's jackets in my inventory, as well as smaller items such as lace necklaces, fine-tune mom's lace cuffs, and some ren armbands.

Due to time and energy, decided NOT to do the Santa Fe Ren Fair next month.  Needed is a local partner!  LOVE having an online business, but setting up a booth is a major production that I currently do not have the energy to do.  Instead, I have decided on the Steampunk Spectacular to be held in Madrid September 27.  We'll do a mini-booth, network, and have some fun!

http://www.steampunkspectacularnm.com/

To do this week:

• Complete princess wands and tiarras
• Schedule a photo shoot of princess dresses 
• pic of men's jackets
• decide if build the pvc bar booth display- est cost of $50

Coming Soon (after I file taxes and create my portfollio)... YES2YRS REVITALIZE!
While I  KNOW it has been done before, but why not share what I love to do? I will begin to post my Thrift Store finds that REVITALIZE into refashioned costumes or  wearable apparel, with photos showing before, process, and after. READY, SET, GO!

Some of these items will find their way to the Etsy shop, others will be for my personal wardrobe.

The first project will be a vintage sequin dress that friend Amy gave me to re-fashion for her.

Update on SIS2rs...  while mom still continues to crochet pet hats and baby items, I have taken a bit of a hiatus.  I took time to design a clothing line, with business name of Yes2Year.  The focus is period inspired apparel for everyday wear. Both clothing and accessories inspired by the Renaissance, Victorian, Edwardian and Roaring 20s periods to wear as separates, or to combine for a period costume look.  Affordable and Convertible.
I sketched out 16 looks, purchased some material, and began sewing.  A work in progress....!  I got sidetracked with a music video production for Clay Walker:

I designed all the costumes for the girls- burlesque style, and outfitted all the cowboys.  Pam did the awesome grey spanish tulle outfit and Rojo's shoulder wrap.

And alas as I enjoyed researching the burlesque outfits so much,  I have taken a venture into Steampunk design!  And dragging Pam along with me!  We are currently designing full outfits which we will premier in the Etsy shop likely in April.  The costumes will be ordered to fit- sold as a complete outfit or as individual pieces.

So quick update!  This blog will now see some action!!  You go Girl(s)!

HOT!

Very hot today- don't think I will get much sewing done until evening.  ;o(

This weekend I cut out the bright green lame for a small vest, lined with cream satin... Pam is doing a small tutu to match- theme for this costume will be a green fairy.

Sent all tutu sets home with HG this weekend- she will have her daughter model- i am looking forward to seeing the pictures on Monday!

So instead of sewing this weekend, working on the instructional for the pet hat kit.  Will start with the small top hat, and then later a Victorian. The writing outline is done, so next step will be making a hat and taking pictures at each step, and inserting in the doc.  I will need someone to review to determine if I am making the instructions understandable! Volunteers?

Also working on the mailing list this weekend.  NEED to get postcards mailed!
OFF to work on this... adios amigos!

New Blog server

Decided that the blog I set up on my domain was too difficult to access, and thus blog posts were not being done.  This weekend as 'running' to and fro to my sewing studio, with scissors in hand.. epiphany!  GREAT title of a blog!

Alas, with a full-time job during the week, weekends are often a whirlwind of activities including creating new items for the shop... 'running with scissors'!

This weekend, I worked on 4 capes that will complete the costume tutu sets- a joint effort with Pam.  AND I located models, which we plan on doing photo shoot this coming Sunday!  Thank you, Sarah, for having the perfect age, beautiful girls!